REGISTER NOW for the 2019 New Horizons in Conservation Conference!
April 24-26, 2019
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
This conference is an annual gathering of students and young professionals who are from underrepresented backgrounds in the environmental field and/or those who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. It gives the opportunity to connect with peers, network, engage in hands-on workshops and training, and hear from a diverse range of leaders and visionaries.
Features of this year’s conference include:
- Keynote addresses from Steward Pickett and Denis Hayes
- A spotlight conversation on environmental justice and community engagement in Chicago with Naomi Davis, Fawn Pochel, and Kim Wasserman-Nieto
- A discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Environmental Organizations from Allison Chin, Bill Ulfelder, and David Ringer
- Workshops on a variety of topics including on effective science and policy communication, job searching and salary negotiations, grant writing, and getting published in academic journals and popular news media
- Opportunities to explore Chicago through field trips
- and much more!
More information about registration, agenda, travel, and lodging is located on the website and will be continually updated as planning continues.
